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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-23 CC ADJ MINBook 81/Page 67 3/23/99 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA MARCH 23, 1999 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Beauchamp, Inzunza, Morrison, Soto, Waters. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, DeFratis, Eiser, Fredricks, Hodges, Kimble, Kossyta, Matienzo, McCabe, Morse, Post, Short, Trees, Williams. Also present, City Treasurer Hood. 1. Financial Forecasting Workshop City Manager Tom McCabe made some opening comments and then introduced Finance Director Marylou Matienzo. Ms. Matienzo distributed copies of the "City of National City General Fund 5 Year Business Plan, Fiscal Years 1999 to 2003" and, using an overhead projector, reviewed the plan with the Council. The purpose of the plan is to set the stage for the preparation of the 1999-00 budget based on economic assumptions, historical data and adopted Council policies and to evaluate anticipated revenues and projected expenditures based on current labor contracts, C1P plan, compensation adjustments, economic trends, historical data and ongoing fiscal obligations. Finance Director Matienzo, using slides and handouts, followed a prepared outline and presented information covering the following areas: Book 81/Page 68 3/23/99 ECONOMY 1. Economists are not projecting a recession in the foreseeable future. 2. Economic indicators continue to be positive, low inflation, modest interest rates, low unemployment and continued modest growth. 3. San Diego's economy is benefited by diversity, positive retail sales, improved real estate market and service sector employment. GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS 1. The current positive economy will continue at a moderate growth during the duration of the 5 year plan. 2. No Motor Vehicle In -lieu revenue reductions will result. 3. The Federal Government will not mandate social security on public employees. 4. The State or voter initiative will not further reduce City revenues. 5. The City will not benefit from a return of property taxes (ERAF shift) from the State. 6. Sales tax will not be eroded significantly due to a loss of retail sales to Internet commerce. 7. It is assumed that Redevelopment Agency tax increment (property taxes) will be sufficient to meet CDC current debt services requiring no General Fund loans (subsidy). 8. The Plan assumes continuation of the City Council policy of maintaining reserves. REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS Total revenues are projected to increase an average of 5.50 percent per year, or 22.00 percent over a 4 year period. 1. Property Taxes are projected to increase 2 percent per year. 2. Sales Taxes are projected to increase 5 percent per year. 3. Motor Vehicle In -Lieu Taxes are projected to increase 6 percent per year. 4. Other Taxes including Transient Lodging Tax, Franchise Taxes, Business License Taxes, Residential Rental Taxes are projected to increase 3 percent per year. 5. Investment Earnings are projected to increase 6 percent per year. Book 81/Page 69 3/23/99 REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS (continued) 6. Other Revenues, specifically Parking Citation, is projected to increase by 10 percent in 1998-99 and 5 percent from 2000 to 2003. 7. Revenues from Overhead and Support Services (Charges to Other City Funds), modified by the compensation adjustment is projected to continue in future years. 8. No new revenue sources are forecasted above those budgeted in fiscal year 1998-99. 9. General Fund will continue to provide supplemental funds to the Library and Parks & Recreation in addition to property taxes, at an average rate of 8.5 percent. EXPENDITURE ASSUMPTIONS Total expenditures are projected to increase an average of 4 percent per year, or 16 percent over a 4 year period. 1. Compensation Adjustment factored at 5 percent. 2. One time PERS savings of $808,755 is accounted for in 1999-00. 3. General Fund will absorb the costs for grant funded police officers starting 1999 to 2003. 4. Positions were based on approved positions in 1998-99. 5. Maintenance & Operation costs will increase by 2 percent for the next 5 years. 6. There will be 0 percent increase in capital outlay from 2000 to 2003. 7. CIP plan reflects all general fund planned expenditures including the $4,000,000 proposed replacement of the Fire Station in 2001-02. 8. Internal Charges were calculated at a rate of 2 percent for the next 5 years. General discussion followed. It was requested that additional information be provided prior to the Budget workshop in the following areas: a. Possible options for an increase in library services with related costs. b. Look into possibility of Councilmembers and staff participating in a League of California Cities Leadership Team Workshop. c. Look into a legitimate Sister City Program. Book 81/Page 70 3/23/99 d. Review of our cable franchise agreement expiration as a possible source of opportunity for other funding. e. Review of our current reserve policy to determine a reasonable reserve funding level. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS --None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Beauchamp, seconded by Inzunza, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting --March 23. 1999--at 6:00 p.m. -- Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 4:25 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1999. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF' THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.